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Assistant Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
The Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Cell and Developmental Biology. This is a tenure-track position, with initial appointment to be made at the Assistant Professor level, beginning no earlier than July 1, 2027. The position requires a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate should also have a proven research track record (publications, acquisition of research funding, and/or other metrics of research productivity). Responsibilities of the position include establishing and conducting an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, and participating on service committees for the department, university, and academic/scientific community. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized.
Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Michael Smith Laboratories in Vancouver invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution with an expected start date no earlier than January 1, 2027. We seek outstanding candidates with an established innovative and impactful research program focused on understanding bacteria-phage interactions, anti-phage defence, bacterial immunity and evolution, and antimicrobial resistance. The position requires a PhD, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research achievements and publications in this field. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated research excellence and will be expected to develop an innovative, externally-funded and internationally-competitive research program, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, teach undergraduate and graduate courses on fundamental and current topics in microbiology, establish intramural collaborations, and participate in service to the institute, department, university, and academic/scientific community.